
Solution Executive at Dell
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Solution Executive at Dell
Washington D.C. Metro Area
An information technology professional since 1990. Brendan possesses years of technical, business and managerial experience that span a wide variety of organizations and technologies. He has experience in system integration, solution architecture, enterprise architecture, project management, strategic planning, and technical training. He works with senior management in government and commercial organizations to develop and implement solutions which align IT with established business goals.
Areas of technical expertise include Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, and Security. He also has experience with system virtualization including VMware, Voice Over IP (VOIP), storage area networks (SAN), and IP networking.
In addition to technical expertise, he has well-established communication skills including technical writing and presenting in various formats including briefings, workshops, product demonstrations, and classroom technical training.
Brendan lives in Southern Maryland with his wife and twin daughters.
Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, System Integration, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Technical Training, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, VMware, Virtualization, Security, VOIP, Asterisk, Identity Management, Metadirectories, DODAF, TOGAF
(Public Company; DELL; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Responsible for designing and selling complex Dell Service offerings to US Federal customers including the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HPQ; Computer Networking industry)
September 1999 — June 2007 (7 years 10 months)
Possesses unique mastery and recognized authority on subject matter knowledge including technologies, and techniques. Adeptly operates in the most complex disciplines in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not directly manage other employees. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization’s long-term goals and objectives. Provides mentoring and guidance to other level employees.
Consulting customers include: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), US Department of State, US Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Senate, US Geological Survey (USGS), Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), Air Force Material Command (AFMC).
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1999 — June 2002 (2 years 10 months)
Compaq was acquired by HP. See above for additional detail.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; D; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1999 — January 2000 (5 months)
DEC was acquired by Compaq. See above for more information.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GTN.AS; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1997 — September 1999 (2 years 1 month)
Senior level technical support working in networking and communications projects. Provides LAN/WAN consulting services such as network architectural designs, migration strategies, network optimization, troubleshooting, and hardware installation. Develops technical proposals, implementation procedures and standards. Prepares live demonstrations and test labs. Works closely with the client and shares major responsibility in managing the systems team and scheduling assignments. Functions as Project Manager as needed.
Consulting customers include: Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Central Business Office, Wang Center for the Performing Arts, Cincinnati Financial Corporation, US Board of Veterans Appeals and US National Park Service.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WANG; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1997 — September 1999 (2 years 1 month)
Wang Global was acquired by Getronics. See above for additional detail.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 1997 — September 1999 (2 years 1 month)
API was acquired by Wang Global. See above for additional detail.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Printing industry)
October 1992 — September 1997 (5 years )
Direct the IT strategies for a fast growing printing/communications company. During five-year tenure, the company doubled its sales volume and expanded operations from one to three multi-state locations. Provide corporate level LAN/WAN network architectural designs, migration strategies, network optimization, troubleshooting, and hardware installation. Establish corporate Internet strategy in December 1994 for marketing and electronic publishing on the Internet. Conduct seminars and training sessions for internal and external customers. Acted as corporate purchase authority for all IT related hardware, software, maintenance, and services.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 1991 — October 1992 (1 year )
Naval Sea Systems Command Network Analyst for a 2000+ seat network spanning five buildings in the Crystal City, Virginia area. Server environments included AT&T Unix, Sun Solaris, and Novell NetWare.
Air Force Systems Command Technical Trainer at headquarters location on Andrews Air Force Base. Perform classroom instruction throughout the installation for various divisions. Courses included Intro to Windows, MS-Office, Word Perfect, Harvard Graphics, and Intro to Microcomputers.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1990 — January 1992 (2 years 1 month)
Perform a variety of duties at a retail computer store including retail sales, technical support, network administration, computer assembly, and classroom training.
1990 — 1992
IPSC, NRA, FEAC, AFCEA
US Federal Clearance – Top Secret TS/SCI (Active)
FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (DoDAF) – April 2006
SANS GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GWN) – August 2002
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (2000), March 2002
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet, August 1999
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (NT), October 1997
Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet, August 1999
Microsoft Certified Professional, September 1997
Microsoft Certified Trainer, April 1999
Certified NetWare Engineer, May 1994
Certified NetWare Administrator – NetWare 4, June 1996
Certified NetWare Administrator – NetWare 3, June 1993